Quality Italian – Italian
Quality Italian reimagines the classic steakhouse through a vibrant Mediterranean lens, where soaring ceilings and warm leather banquettes create an atmosphere of high-energy sophistication. The air hums with the aroma of sizzling dry-aged cuts and house-made pastas, while playful, theatrical presentations turn every meal into a shared celebration of modern Italian-American flair.
57 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019 +1-212-390-1111 https://www.qualityitalian.comRating: 4.4/5 (2778 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, raw-food, zone, detox, tlc, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, volumetrics, alkaline, pegan, candida, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, slow-carb, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise this upscale Italian spot for its vibrant, "glam" NYC atmosphere, though some note the music can be loud and lighting dim. Standout dishes include the "melt-in-your-mouth" gnocchi, truffle cacio de pepe, and the popular ricotta with honey and nuts, while the sticky toffee pudding and tableside pasta preparations are highlighted as unforgettable highlights. Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, making it a top choice for special occasions despite the higher price point.
Menu
- Quality Mule - $20: Grey Goose Vodka, Fresh Ginger, S. Pellegrino
- A Midtown - $19: Maker's Mark, Housemade Vermouth, Burnt Sugar & Sour Cherry
- Tricolore Margarita - $22: Dobel Diamante Cristalino, Cointreau Calabrian Chili-Infused Honey, Tricolore Cube
- Nitro Negroni - $18: Campari Negroni served from a Stout Tap
- The 57 Spritz - $20: Aperol, Fresh-Pressed Grapefruit, Pomegranate
- Whipped Ricotta - $21: Sesame Focaccia, Tableside Honey Drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Yellowtail - $26: Sorrento Lemon, Pistachio, Thai Basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Scallop - $19: Soppressata, Pickled Serrano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Zone, Detox, Pegan, Candida
- Faroe Island Salmon Crudo - $24: Orange, Fennel, Chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Tuna & Avocado Carpaccio - $32: Crispy Garlic Gremolata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- U7 Shrimp - $24: Calabrian Aioli & Classic Cocktail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Dressed Big Rock Oysters - $5: Negroni Granita, Orange (Price per piece) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, TLC
- Our Shellfish Tower - $165: Cracked Maine Lobster, Dressed Oysters, King Crab, U7 Shrimp, Tuna Crudo, Ostera Caviar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Candida
- Baby Kale Tricolore Salad - $18 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Beefsteak Tomato & Stracciatella - $25 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Little Gem Caesar - $22 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- NY Chopped Salad - $23 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Elevation Meats Spicy Coppa - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Tanara 24-Month Prosciutto di Parma - $24 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- QI Baked Clams - $23 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Sausage & Pepper Garlic Toast - $21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Octopus - $28 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Calamari Casino - $23 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Potato & Robiola Gnocchi - $29: Melted Leeks, Chive Buds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pesto Mafaldine - $32: Broccoli Rabe, Pistachio, Sweet Italian Sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Black Truffle Cacio e Pepe - $45: Fresh Pappardelle, Pecorino Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Paccheri Amatriciana - $36: Guanciale, Tomato, Pecorino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Dry-Aged Porterhouse Agnolotti - $44: 24 Month Parmesan, Brown Butter Vincotto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spicy Lobster Rigatoni Alla Vodka - $53: Whole Lobster, Calabrian Chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Classic Filet Mignon - $64 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Hanger Steak alla Griglia - $45 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- NY Strip Steak - $64 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Bone-In Dry-Aged Prime Sirloin - $74 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Filet Au Chianti-Poivre - $66 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
- Tableside Truffle Butter Service - $9: Add-on for steaks Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Candida, Lectin-Free
- The Classic Chicken Parm - $86: Chili Honey House Seasonings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Black & White Chicken Parm - $90: Black Truffle Bechamel, Fresh Perigord Truffles, Robiola Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lemon-Charred Chicken Alan - $39: Bitter Greens, Cured Lemons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Mediterranean Branzino - $48: Dressed Tomatoes, Crispy Shallot, Pistachio Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Veal Milanese - $49: Cherry Pepper Tomatoes, Stracchino Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Faroe Island Salmon - $46: Pesto Rosso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Berkshire Pork Chop - $38: Cherry Saba, Crispy Sage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Lectin-Free
- Dover Sole - $64: Cured Lemons, Hazelnut Brown Butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Broccoli Rabe - $16: Simply Grilled with Olive Oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sautéed Baby Spinach - $16: Toasted Garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $18: Spicy Agrodulce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free
- QI Tuscan Fries - $17: Parmesan Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Corn Crème Brûlée - $19: The Quality Branded OG Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Filet Mignon Meatballs - $23: House Special Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Quality Italian
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, offering 38 dietary categories including keto and vegan, with dishes like chicken parm, dry-aged sirloin, and seafood.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- With a 4.4/5 rating, diners praise the vibrant atmosphere and friendly service, highlighting the gnocchi, cacio de pepe, and ricotta.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This expensive ($$$) restaurant features loud music and dim lighting, making it better suited for special occasions than families.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the gnocchi, truffle cacio de pepe, ricotta with honey and nuts, sticky toffee pudding, and tableside pasta preparations.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Main concerns mentioned in customer reviews include the music being too loud and the lighting being overly dim.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Quality Italian by visiting their website at https://www.qualityitalian.com for further information and inquiries.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Quality Italian accommodates mixed needs with keto, gluten-free, vegan, and paleo options like Tuna & Avocado Carpaccio and Bone-In Dry-Aged Prime Sirloin.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Quality Italian is an expensive ($$$) restaurant that diners describe as an upscale Italian spot for special occasions.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the vibrant atmosphere, friendly service, melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi, truffle cacio de pepe, ricotta with honey, and tableside pasta preparations.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Quality Italian is an operational restaurant with an active website at https://www.qualityitalian.com, though specific operating hours are not provided.